Escrow Officer (Juneau)

Escrow Officer (Juneau)

13 Apr 2024
Alaska, Southeast alaska 00000 Southeast alaska USA

Escrow Officer (Juneau)

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Company SummaryJoin our team! As a global leader in providing title insurance, settlement services and risk solutions for real estate transactions, First American Title Insurance Company (NYSE: FAF) is an ideal place to build your career. We have been entrusted with helping our customers achieve and protect their dream of homeownership since 1889. First American Title’s Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans.We believe that our people are the key to the company’s continued success. Because our employees enable our future, we invest in theirs by supporting their careers and promoting their overall wellbeing. First American has created an award-winning culture and has been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2018 list for the third consecutive year and to more than 50 regional Best Places to Work lists. For more information, visit www.firstam.com.Job SummaryResponsible for establishing new escrow accounts and processing escrow documents in accordance with established policies and procedures. ÂActs as a neutral third-party between buyers and sellers during a real estate sale, managing funds and processing real estate transactions.Essential FunctionsCompletes real estate escrow transactions by determining requirements; clearing titles; assembling, preparing, and reviewing closing documents; disbursing fundsDetermines escrow requirements by studying and clarifying buyer, seller, and lender instructionsObtains clear title by ordering title reports; resolving title defects; satisfying existing liens and encumbrances against property or principalsEstablishes escrow account by depositing funds; maintaining recordsPrepares transaction documents by completing forms and statements; collecting and reviewing existing documentsCompletes calculations by prorating taxes and interestCompletes closing transaction documents by assembling documents; reviewing papers with parties; explaining provisions and procedures; answering questions; checking documents for completeness and accuracy; obtaining signaturesCompletes closing by recording and filing documents; preparing and distributing final closing statements and titlePrepares HUD by utilizing lender instructionsCloses escrow account by balancing and disbursing fundsComplies with regulatory requirements by adhering, and enforcing adherence, to requirements.Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizationsEnhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishmentsJob ComplexitiesAssignments are moderately complex in nature. Has latitude for un-reviewed action or decisionActs in advisory capacity, making recommendations which may have an important bearing on the conduct of the organization’s businessSupervision Received or ExtendedWorks under general supervision setting own priorities and objectives. Work reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall accuracyÂNo responsibility for supervision of othersKnowledge and Skills/Technology UsedFamiliar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the escrow/title industry fieldKnowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsGood client relations and organizational skillsAbility to write routine reports and correspondenceAbility to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizationAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volumeDetail-oriented and professional; able to handle confidential informationAbility to deal with multiple types of roles such as real estate sellers, buyers, agents and brokersTypical EducationHigh School diploma or equivalentTypical Range of Experience2- 4 years related experience with 3+ years experience directly handling escrow transactions as an escrow assistant.License or CertificationEscrow Officer certification from the Escrow Association or completion of escrow officer training program by a title company or bank.First American invests in its employee’s development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer. For more information about our Company and our dedication to putting People First, check out firstam.com/careers.

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